Since Peabody's Leon Fleisher made
his 1944 Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Philharmonic,
his contributions to classical music as pianist, conductor
and teacher have been immeasurable. This week, the Shriver
Hall Concert Series celebrates his 80th birthday with a
screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary 'Two
Hands' followed by four-hand compositions by Dvorak, Ravel
and Schubert performed with former students Jonathan Biss,
Yefim Bronfman and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher. See
Special Events.

Mon., Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. Information sessions for the
Master of Arts in Writing and the Master of Arts in
Communication programs, a chance to meet faculty, discuss
credentials and requirements, and submit applications. For
the writing program, RSVP online to writing.jhu.edu; for the
communication program, RSVP to
communication.jhu.edu. Lower Level, Washington D.C.
Center.

The 2008-2009 Templeton Lectures on the topic "Culture and
Religion in a Naturalistic Perspective," by Dan Sperber,
French National Center for Scientific Research, Institut Jean
Nicod. Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Evolution, Cognition
and Culture Project. 101 Remsen. HW

Sat., Oct. 4, 3 p.m. The Discovery Series presents
Lura, in a program exploring the music of women from the
remote interior of Cape Verde, with jazz and Brazilian
influences. Sponsored by the Shriver Hall Concert Series.
Baltimore Museum of Art.

Mon., Sept. 29, 12:15 p.m. "What the Secret History of
the War on Cancer Teaches Us About the Vulnerabilities of
Epidemiology," an Epidemiology seminar with Devra Davis,
University of Pittsburgh. W3030 SPH. EB

Wed., Oct. 1, 12:15 p.m. "Why Our Industrial Food
System Is Not Sustainable," a Connecting Health and
Sustainability seminar with Fred Kirschenmann, Iowa State
University, and Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture,
Pocantico Hills, N.Y. Sponsored by the Center for a Livable
Future; Health, Behavior and Society; and the Program on
Global Sustainability and Health. E2030 SPH (Feinstone Hall).
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Thurs., Oct. 2, noon. "Alphavirus Interactions With
the Innate Immune System: The Role of the Host Complement
Cascade in Driving Virus-Induced Arthritis," a Molecular
Microbiology and Immunology/Infectious Diseases research
seminar with Mark Heise, University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill. W2030 SPH. EB

Mon., Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live Near Your Work
home ownership expo, featuring home buying experts,
exhibitors and a raffle. (See story,
"Home-buying program gets major boost," in this issue.)
Sponsored by WorkLife and
Engagement. Turner Concourse. EB